American Pickers Is Coming Back To Oregon
Do you like antiques? Do you know a neighbor or rich uncle holding on to an extraordinary amount of goodies? Well, they might be in luck. The History Channel’s American Pickers is heading back to Oregon in April! The show is currently looking for leads regarding any unique or unusual items that might have never…
Weekend Warrior – Feb 15-17
It’s that time again – where you start to ask yourself “what am I going to do this weekend?” Sometimes our brains don’t have enough power left to even begin to think about making plans. Well, that’s where we come in. Here’s a bit of what’s going on the next few days that can help…
Rent Control Bill Clears First Hurdle
On Feb. 12, the Oregon Senate passed Senate Bill 608—also known as the statewide rent control bill—17 votes to 11. All but one of the no votes was Republican, including Sen. Tim Knopp (R-Bend). Betsy Johnson (D-Scappoose) also voted against the bill. Two Republican members of the Senate didn’t vote. If SB 608 passes the…
Give Guide: 2019 Calendar of Fundraisers
Plan your best year of good living and charitable giving with our first ever Calendar of Fundraisers. This special, pull-out calendar and non-profit event overview will highlight some of our favorite fundraisers of 2019. So, hang it on your ‘fridge and get ready for a year of feel good fun! . DOWNLOAD THE CALENDAR Want…
Pasties for the People
If you want a meal you can eat with one hand, visit The Peoples’ Pies for a pastie: a savory hand pie with roots in Cornwall, England. “I was inspired to start The Peoples’ Pies because I had been making these pasties for a couple years,” said owner Jessica Weiland, “always taking them on hiking…
America’s Next Top Model
America’s Next Top Model I’m seeing so many women on Instagram who’ve had themselves made over to be super hot through cosmetic surgery and injectable fillers. They all have the same face—with big, luscious lips and huge doll-like eyes. In every shot, they’re in full makeup—crazy eyeliner, tons of contouring. Do guys actually like this…
A Reason to Love Oregon: The Sunstone
The Oregon Sunstone has an appropriate name, reflecting, as well as absorbing, the light from the sun in all its hues and beauty. For just that reason, it’s the official state gem of Oregon. But you can’t just go out in your back 40 and pick one up—unless you live in the eastern part of…
Artist Profile: Jeanette Small
It could be safe to say that Jeanette Small is an artist of the world. Born in Moldova, Small and her family fled the country as asylum seekers after the collapse of the Soviet Union. By the time she was 18, she had lived in three different countries with three very different political and social…
Happenings at Bend Parks
On Jan. 31, the Bend Park and Recreation District got its final land use decision by the State of Oregon, and can now proceed with the bike park project at Big Sky Park, under the conditions approved by the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners Oct. 29. The bike project will include a pump track, single…
The Chef Ingredient You Aren’t Using
Always on the hunt for new things to try in the kitchen, I wondered recently about any new spice trends out there, and asked Matthew Perry at Savory Spice Shop. Without hesitation he opened a jar of black garlic, removing the papery peel from a clove, saying, “try this.” I hesitated at eating a whole…
Pet rent ban would do away with hidden “fee” for pet owners
As Oregon continues to grapple with a housing supply problem, the Oregon Legislature has introduced a number of bills in the current session, covering everything from rent control to no-cause evictions to pet rent. Some bills surrounding housing can have unintended consequences. In the case of pet rent, it seems a case of unfair double-dipping…
Big Rig Bitter
Bitter beers are a style from the old world—the mid-19th century, to be exact. The bitter ale came to be an alternative to porters and stouts across the pond. It’s not actually bitter unless you compare it to porters and stouts (as a rule of thumb). In Central Oregon, Deschutes Brewery has been brewing bitter…
Favourite Liaisons
Hell hath no fury… Scorned women abound in a darkly comic period piece about Anne, Queen of Great Britain (with Olivia Colman, a shoo-in for the Oscar win) and her closest confidante, Sarah, the Duchess of Marlborough (a chilling Rachel Weisz). But really, “The Favourite” is about best friends Anne and Sarah, and the woman…
A Cappella Heaven
For fans of a cappella sounds, it doesn’t get much better than this. Thursday marks the start of the festivities, as Naturally 7 opens Bend’s fourth annual, three-day A Cappella Festival at the Tower Theatre. Naturally 7, an internationally-renowned vocal ensemble, is known for the way the singers use only their own voices to mimic…
The Oversupply Headache
Oregon produces more cannabis than we consume, causing endless consternation for regulatory and law enforcement agencies. This oversupply has resulted in threats from the state’s attorney general that authorities needed to step up their enforcement and efforts to deal with it before he does. It’s also sent prices plunging, dropping 50 percent last year, with…
Reasons to Love Central Oregon
As the image gracing this week’s cover shows, those are just some of the reasons to love Central Oregon. But for many people, spending a day immersed in nature offers something beyond a momentary thrill. For some, natural beauty is also a font of creativity. As Jason Graham, who’s featured in the following pages as…
Charcuterie Food Truck
A beautifully built charcuterie plate with meat and cheese and the right condiments is hard to resist. You can order one or build your own at Board in Bend, a new food truck located on the corner of Galveston and Federal. Their menu includes meatballs, soups, salads, terrines, rilletes, pates, mousse and charcuterie boards. All of…
Stunning Instruments Made the Slow Way
Stepping inside the Mowry Stringed Instruments shop brought back memories of watching “This Old House” with my grandfather. The smells of wood, glue and the sight of the hand tools gave me a feeling of nostalgia. Andrew Mowry builds handmade mandolins, mandolas, guitar-bodied octave mandolins and guitars—plus other stringed instruments. He said he started hobby…
Life’s A Trip
Some might say Playboy Manbaby is a silly name for a band, or for anything, really. But maybe that’s the point? That’s something Robbie Pfeffer, lead singer of Playboy Manbaby, makes note of about himself and the Phoenix music scene. It’s more of a happy-to-be-here type of situation. You’ll notice that in the theatrical punk…
Teeny Tiny Works of Art
Nail art, to a person who doesn’t often visit salons, may seem like it only appeals to women on their wedding day. But increasingly, it’s a way for people to create and share art in yet another form. With that in mind, Bend nail artist Shannon McCown could be like the Rodin of the phalanges…
A Blooming Sound
Ryan LoPilato’s first musical project was under the name of Haunted Houses, started around 2009, when he was in high school. LoPilato says he would create and record through a process called “surrealist automatism,” which is defined as: “a method of art-making in which the artist suppresses conscious control over the making process, allowing the…
Getting the Yarn Ball Rolling
Making it through that first year of business is crucial. At least, it was a very important milestone for the owner and founder of Fancywork, Elise Jones. Jones and the crew at Bend’s store dedicated to all things yarn just celebrated the one-year mark Jan. 19. Jones said knitting isn’t just a part of her…
River Warrior
Tod Heisler might as well have river water running through his veins. He was recently hired as the director of the Rivers Conservation Program within Central Oregon LandWatch, and before that he led the Deschutes River Conservancy for 15 years. His 30 years of conservation experience began with the World Wildlife Fund in Washington, D.C.,…
Building Up the Artistic Community
You might already know Jason Graham as a poet, hip-hop artist, educator and speaker who goes by the moniker MOsely WOtta—but this well-known Bendite has another role these days: that of Bend’s first creative laureate. The role is the brainchild of the Arts and Culture Alliance and ScaleHouse—two of Central Oregon’s most prolific arts organizations—who…
A Statewide Rent Control Bill
A rent control bill, SB 608, is currently being considered by the Oregon Legislature, after being approved by the Senate Housing committee Feb. 4. It’s aimed at making Oregon the first state to legislate statewide rent control. A recent effort in California failed when voters voted the issue down. Should it pass, SB 608 would put…
Chefs Visit Suttle Lodge
The Suttle Lodge is bringing the region’s best chefs to cook remarkable family-style dinners in the forest this winter. The chef series includes some talent from some of Portland’s most beloved restaurants, paired with local drink purveyors: Ben Bettinger of Laurelhurst Market with Timothy Malone Wines; Justin Woodward of Castagna and OK Omens; Eric Joppie…
Picture Perfect Landscapes
Taking in the landscapes and wildlife that adorn the walls of Jeffrey Murray’s downtown Bend gallery, it’s hard not to be taken aback by the sheer beauty he’s captured in each frame. Entering the gallery means being met with a stoic bison, covered in snow, followed by shots from the Oregon coast and aerial photos…
Free Will Astrology—Week of February 7
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Can you sit on your own head? Not many people can. It requires great flexibility. Before comedian Robin Williams was famous, he spontaneously did just that when he auditioned for the role of the extraterrestrial immigrant Mork, the hero of the TV sitcom Mork and Mindy. The casting director was impressed…
Letters to the Editor
Working for Fish and Wildlife Restoring fish and wildlife habitat in Central Oregon’s rivers is hard work. It’s not for everyone, especially those who prefer to blame others or file expensive lawsuits, taking money away from actual fisheries restoration. It’s even harder if you choose to work with local, state and federal agencies and other…
